Project Manager – Deep Well Drilling (Multiple Locations)

Description

Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for Deep Well Drilling to design and implement drilling plans in support of various projects, including Carbon Capture, Use, and Sequestration (CCUS), brine extraction, geothermal systems, subsurface gas storage facilities, geologic hydrogen, and/or related applications for clients in the energy, oil/gas & chemical, and industrial markets. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, project teams, geoscientists and other technical professionals execute drilling operations safely, in accordance with the well drilling plan, project specifications, and cost-effective manner.

Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm ranked numerous times on FORTUNE’s List of 100 Best Companies to Work For and voted as a Best Place to Work in cities across the United States. This is an opportunity to join a successful team of professionals who are growing a full-service team of scientists and engineers focused on the energy transition market. The position is open for any of our offices in the United States.

This position requires experience managing projects and budgets, and coordinating staff and subcontractors to provide consulting, engineering, and construction/field operations services related to every aspect of well drilling, from the initial well design to testing, completion and abandonment. The position requires the ability to lead a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to recommend, perform, and complete special engineering projects and reports related to all phases of drilling operations, including but not limited to:

• Develop scopes of work for drilling services, well construction and downhole equipment installation to support preparation of request for proposals.
• Evaluate drilling, well construction and downhole equipment installation bids, perform bid conditioning, support contract negotiations and prepare detailed drilling cost estimates.
• Work closely with geoscientists and other technical professionals to understand the geologic conditions and parameters relevant to drilling operations.
• Design and implement drilling plans and procedures, including borehole sampling and testing, coring, drilling fluids, cementing, directional drilling, solids control equipment, downhole tool selection and use, materials selection, and remedial operations. Evaluate the performance of drilling operations and make necessary adjustments, accounting for geologic conditions, formation pressures and other relevant factors and conditions.
• Design mud program including estimation of chemicals needed for projects.
• Obtain relevant data, carry out necessary engineering analysis, recommend necessary actions and document field analyses, activities and decisions in written reports.
• Monitor the daily progress of well operations to ensure drilling operations are achieving project objectives while complying with project specifications and safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, formalize, and implement advanced engineering solutions and plans for the drilling team that are aligned with the strategy and planned outcomes.
• Manage drilling procedures, optimize drilling workflows, performance tracking, necessary reporting, and contingency planning to enable the project team to execute with regards to safety, operational risks, and cost effectiveness.
• Manage and prepare engineering studies and analysis projects, technical recommendations, contingency plans, and risk assessments.
• Visit rigs regularly with direct management and oversight of field operations.
• Manage specialty contractors and suppliers.
• Lead and participate in the identification, mitigation, and management of project risks.
• Coordinate and successfully execute permitting activities.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Engineering or related field from an accredited program. Master’s degree in Geology, Engineering or related field from an accredited program preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of related professional experience .(10 years of drilling engineering experience, with a focus on well design and drilling operations preferred)
• Strong knowledge of drilling engineering principles and technologies.
• Strong commitments to safety, quality and attention to detail are a must.
• Proficiency in using drilling software for well design and analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions and develop solutions under challenging conditions and circumstances.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and present technical information.
• Knowledge of industry safety and environmental regulations.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team framework.
• Self-motivation and the ability to multi-task (write reports, analyze data, perform design tasks, etc.) is a prerequisite.
• Up to 70% travel may be required for this position.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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